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5 Shillings - Elizabeth II (50 Years of the Union of South Africa)
🇿🇦 South Africa · 5 Shillings - Elizabeth II (50 Years of the Union of South Africa) · 1923–1960
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Mintage | 395,897 Proof issues: 25,727 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | 50% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Hilda Mason, George Kruger Gray |
| Reference | KM# 55, Hern# S325 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-ZAF-64 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1960 South Africa 5 Shillings - Elizabeth II (50 Years of the Union of South Africa) coins were minted?
395,897 were struck (Proof issues: 25,727).
What is a 1960 South Africa 5 Shillings - Elizabeth II (50 Years of the Union of South Africa) made of?
0.500 Silver, weighing 28.28 g.
What is the melt value of a 1960 South Africa 5 Shillings - Elizabeth II (50 Years of the Union of South Africa)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1960 South Africa 5 Shillings - Elizabeth II (50 Years of the Union of South Africa) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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